Global Human Rights Deteriorate as Governments Fail to Uphold Universal Principles, Says Report

Human Rights Watch's World Report 2024 highlights a worrying trend of governments overlooking violations of human rights principles, leading to a crisis of trust in institutions.

Human Rights Watch's World Report 2024 highlights a global deterioration in human rights, with governments failing to uphold universal principles and engaging in transactional diplomacy.
Conflict zones such as Ukraine, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and the Sahel have seen tremendous suffering, with governments often overlooking violations of human rights principles.
Double standards in applying the human rights framework have put countless lives at risk and eroded trust in institutions responsible for enforcing and protecting rights.
Human rights and humanitarian crises have led many to question the effectiveness of the human rights framework, particularly when abusive governments benefit from the lukewarm endorsement of more democratic and rights-respecting governments.
Despite the grim outlook, the report also highlights signs of hope and calls on governments to consistently uphold their human rights obligations.